Kayleigh
I know what you're thinking. 3 stars?! How could you rate the throne scene 5, and the whole book 3?? On my page, I'll have a detailed breakdown of my rating system. Going into 2026, I want to be more accurate with my book ratings. However, that is not this post. Onto the review!
I adored this book. It took me a few days to complete, but that was not due to the book at all. I was tired, and in a weird slump for a bit while trying to read this. However, I did read over 200 pages in a single day once I got out of the slump!
I love the way that the author wrote these characters.
Kadeesha is such a strong FMC, but while she is strong, she does lose her self importance in the beginning of the book. Kadeesha talks about how she has tried to prove her worth to her dad that she is more suited to other roles rather than being the betrothed to Rishaud. She is so determined to live her life as her own, and has value in herself for that. But when push comes to shove, she cows to her father. I feel like this is necessary for her as a character, because otherwise she wouldn't have found her way later in the book. All the while, she shows her protectiveness of the things she cares for, and how proud she is of the things she's built. She is clearly looked upon by her peers and subjects as someone to admire and strive to be like.
Malachi is the broody MMC shadow daddy, and he has all the right to be
I know what you're thinking. 3 stars?! How could you rate the throne scene 5, and the whole book 3?? On my page, I'll have a detailed breakdown of my rating system. Going into 2026, I want to be more accurate with my book ratings. However, that is not this post. Onto the review!
I adored this book. It took me a few days to complete, but that was not due to the book at all. I was tired, and in a weird slump for a bit while trying to read this. However, I did read over 200 pages in a single day once I got out of the slump!
I love the way that the author wrote these characters.
Kadeesha is such a strong FMC, but while she is strong, she does lose her self importance in the beginning of the book. Kadeesha talks about how she has tried to prove her worth to her dad that she is more suited to other roles rather than being the betrothed to Rishaud. She is so determined to live her life as her own, and has value in herself for that. But when push comes to shove, she cows to her father. I feel like this is necessary for her as a character, because otherwise she wouldn't have found her way later in the book. All the while, she shows her protectiveness of the things she cares for, and how proud she is of the things she's built. She is clearly looked upon by her peers and subjects as someone to admire and strive to be like.
Malachi is the broody MMC shadow daddy, and he has all the right to be